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Sri Lanka’s Vesak includes stalls serving passersby
During Vesak in Sri Lanka, colourful lanterns decorate streets and homes. Stalls called dansalas, organised by Buddhist devotees, provide free food, ice cream and drinks to people passing by.
The festival’s lights are accompanied by shared hospitality.
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Reviewed: 2026-10-10